Bamburgh in Northumberland, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

32 Pounder Cannon

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018

1. 32 Pounder Cannon Marker

Inscription.
This gun was purchased for £34.1.0. with an additional 74 barrels of gunpowder & a carriage bringing the total cost to £36.14.0. On 29th March 1784 Mr Cookson arranged to transport the 32 Pounder Gun on his sloop bound for Wareham, just outside Bamburgh, to save costs. In their time, these weapons were state of the art and were carried by warships known as ‘first rates' or ‘ships of the line' such as HMS Victory. They had a range of about two miles and a thirty two pound shot could penetrate two feet of oak at half a mile. A 32 pound (14.5 kg) cannon had a bore of 6.1" (15.5 cm) this was wider than the ball as it included 'windage', the gap that allowed for small differences in ball size and the bore of the cannon. Taking inflation into account, this cannon today would cost £4296.60

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical date for this entry is March 29, 1784.

Location. 55° 36.569′ N, 1° 42.628′ W. Marker is in Bamburgh, England, in Northumberland. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Links Road and Front Street, on the right when traveling north. Located at Bamburgh Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bamburgh, England NE69 7DF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 24 Pounder Cannons (a few steps from this marker); Bamburgh Castle Coastguard Station

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Stocks (within shouting distance of this marker); 19th Century Iron Mortar (within shouting distance of this marker); Northumbria’s Royal Throne (within shouting distance of this marker); Mid-Tower Room (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapel of St. Peter (within shouting distance of this marker); The Armada Gun (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bamburgh.

Also see . . .
1. Bamburgh Castle Northumberland. (Submitted on November 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Bamburgh Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

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Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018

2. 32 Pounder Cannon

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.